Lerner Publisher Services is adding two distribution clients:
Lerner will be exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada for Walker Books Australia, beginning August 1. Lerner will distribute six new Walker Books Australia single titles in hardcover and e-book formats this fall. The inaugural list launches with three picture books, two middle grade novels, and one young adult novel, including Color Makes the World Go Round by Christopher Neilson, Jelly-Boy by Nicole Godwin and illustrated by Christopher Nielsen, The Mailbox Tree by Rebecca Lim and Kate Gordon, and Inkflower by Suzy Zail. Walker Books Australia titles will be available for pre-sale through Lerner starting on May 15.
Lerner Publishing Group executive v-p for sales David Wexler said, "Walker Books Australia is a premier publisher that has been producing exceptional children's and young adult literature for decades, and Lerner Publishing Services is thrilled to bring their top-quality offerings to the North American market. Walker's commitment to working with talented and award-winning authors and illustrators perfectly aligns with Lerner's catalog of expertly crafted books for children of all ages."
Walker Books Australia president Angela Van Den Belt added, "We are very excited about our new partnership with Lerner. It is always important to find partners who understand and share Walker Books Australia values, our relationships with booksellers, and most importantly, our much-loved readers."
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Lerner will be exclusive global distributor for the full backlist and frontlist of the Magination Press imprint of the American Psychological Association, beginning January 1, 2025. The titles will be available for pre-sale through Lerner starting on November 15.
Magination's titles include the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series, the Something Happened series, and the Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help nonfiction series. Magination's list features one of the most banned characters of the last decade, Jacob, of the forthcoming Jacob's Missing Book, along with This Day in June; and modern bibliotherapeutic picture books for children including Taco Falls Apart, You'll Find Me, My Whirling Twirling Motor, and psychological science books like Psychology for Kids, Big Brain Book, Sensational Animal Senses, and True or False?.
Lerner Publishing Group president and CEO Adam Lerner said, "Partnering with APA presents a tremendous opportunity for Lerner to further our mission of offering literature that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusivity. We are excited to make Magination Press, APA's esteemed children's imprint, available through Lerner's well-established market channels."
Magination Press editorial director Kristine Enderle said, "The important children and teen books that APA publishes will reach new audiences through the incredible reach of Lerner. They will help get our content out to more parents, librarians, teachers, and other caregivers who will in turn help more young readers."